Wynwood: murals, galleries and breweries
Wynwood, north of downtown, is known for outdoor murals painted on former warehouse buildings, galleries and craft breweries. Wynwood Walls is a separately ticketed attraction; a walk through the neighborhood is not admission to it. Most murals are on public streets around NW 2nd Avenue.
Two catalog tours focus here: the two-hour Wynwood Art, Culture & Donut Tour on foot and the 75-minute brewery golf cart tour. Our Wynwood comparison explains the differences.
Little Havana and Calle Ocho
Little Havana, west of downtown, is the historic center of Miami’s Cuban community. SW 8th Street, known as Calle Ocho, has Máximo Gómez Park (Domino Park), cafés with ventanitas serving Cuban coffee, cigar shops and the Cuban Memorial Boulevard. Every March it hosts the Calle Ocho Music Festival; see our events guide for the confirmed date.
Best Miami Tours does not currently list a Little Havana tour, so explore independently or with a local operator you book directly.
Downtown and Brickell
Downtown Miami and the Brickell financial district are linked by the free Metromover, which makes them easy to explore without a car. Bayfront Park and Museum Park sit on the water, with the Pérez Art Museum Miami and the Frost Science museum next to each other. Shared bay cruises and the Miami River boat trips start nearby.
Coconut Grove
South of Brickell, Coconut Grove is one of Miami’s oldest neighborhoods, with tree-shaded streets, Peacock Park and the Dinner Key marinas on Biscayne Bay. The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, a historic estate with formal gardens, is nearby and has its own tickets. The private sunset charter in our catalog departs from Dinner Key Marina.
The Art Deco district in South Beach
On Miami Beach, Ocean Drive and the surrounding streets make up a compact historic district of pastel 1930s and 1940s buildings. It is flat and walkable, and the free Miami Beach trolley connects it to the rest of the island. Our South Beach guide covers it in more detail.
Walking tips for Miami
Walk in the morning or late afternoon, carry water and plan shade breaks. Summer afternoons often bring short, heavy rain showers. Neighborhoods are far apart, so combine two at most in one day and use the Metromover, trolley or a rideshare between them.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most walkable neighborhood in Miami?
Compact areas such as the South Beach Art Deco district, Wynwood’s mural streets and downtown with the free Metromover are the easiest to explore on foot.
Is Wynwood Walls free?
Wynwood Walls has its own ticketing; check its official site. The murals on surrounding public streets can be seen without a ticket.
Can I combine Wynwood and Little Havana in one day?
Yes, they are both on the mainland and a short drive apart. Plan a morning in one and an afternoon in the other, with transport in between.
